The Role of Family Planning in Promoting Sustainable Development in Uganda- a Case Study of the Bududa District, Eastern Uganda”

Raymond Ruyoka, Reproductive Health Uganda
Jackson Chekweko, Reproductive Health Uganda
Dr Peter Ibembe, Uganda

The survey was conducted in Bududa district in November 2016, where more than 128 sample participants were interviewed. These included both district leadership and local community members. Additionally, district journals and publications were reviewed to ascertain the perspectives on the role of family planning in the development of their communities. From the survey it was found that more than 75% of the respondents agreed that by managing population growth through investing in Family Planning, there will be a reduction in unintended pregnancies. This will prevent further encroaching on natural resources, lessening the risk of environmental impacts and enhancing the potential for societal resilience to climate change. The area’s massive population growth, and the way it undermines efforts made to improve climate change resilience, as well as other development efforts to ensure integration. It is increasingly being appreciated that addressing population growth is critical to saving the environment